Specifications
AI Description
- Delivery scheduled for June 2025
- Equipped with highly desirable options valued at $2 million
- EASA certification
- 9-seat configuration plus belted lavatory
- Enhanced galley features
- Steep approach capability
- Datalink connectivity suite
- Forward wardrobe with adjustable shelves
- Second 24-inch 4K monitor
- Required navigation performance (RNP AR) with 0.3 NM approach
- FANS1/A+ (CPDLC & ADS-C) and Iridium SATCOM with cockpit safety services / ACARS
- Lightning detection system (LDS)
- Ladder installation with handrail in veneer (fwd to aft grain)
- Gloss veneer finish in hazelnut for galley and lavatory countertops
- Matte-polished stone flooring in galley and lavatory
- Wi-Fi: Viasat KA-Band high-speed connectivity
- Maintenance programs can be selected by the future owner
About this Model
Overview
The Challenger 3500 is Bombardier’s evolution of the Challenger 350, retaining the same core airframe and mission profile while focusing updates on cabin environment, passenger interface, and in-cabin technology. For buyers comparing super-midsize options, it typically competes on cabin comfort (width and seating flexibility) and predictable performance for North America transcontinental and similar stage lengths, while keeping operating complexity closer to the established Challenger 300/350 family.
Mission Fit
In real-world use, the 3500 is most effective on mid-to-long stage lengths where the cabin becomes a differentiator—boardroom-style seating, a practical galley area, and a lavatory arrangement suited to typical business missions. It is less compelling when the primary requirement is stretching beyond typical super-midsize range with full seats and bags, or when speed is the dominant selection criterion.
Cabin
The cabin is designed around a wide, comfortable cross-section with a flat floor and seating that supports both work and rest. The 3500’s updates emphasize cabin ambience and passenger control—lighting, temperature, and media connectivity are typically more integrated than earlier variants. Storage and baggage access are oriented toward business travel loads, and the overall cabin layout supports a mix of meeting-style seating and relaxed, longer-leg comfort.